Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,780 or more. The middle half of postmasters and mail superintendents in Richmond earn between $92,770 and $102,960.
- $88K10th
- $93K25th
- $97KMedian
- $103K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,560 | $8,463 | $48.83 |
| Median | $97,380 | $8,115 | $46.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,770 | $7,731 | $44.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,960 | $8,580 | $49.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Postmasters and mail superintendents in Richmond earn 5% more than the Virginia average ($96,720) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($97,360). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $96,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $101,560 | $97,380 | $88,050 | $124,780 | 50 |
| Virginia | $96,720 | $94,790 | $86,280 | $110,570 | 370 |
| United States | $97,360 | $96,660 | $85,090 | $111,740 | 13,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary after taxes in Richmond
On the average salary of $101,560, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $75,252 a year, or $6,271 a month and $2,894 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for postmasters and mail superintendents? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $101,560 buys what about $103,783 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$99,560
- Baltimore, MD$97,490
- Greensboro, NC$106,660
- Lancaster, PA$96,250
- Harrisburg, PA$93,340
- Philadelphia, PA$99,990
Highest-paying cities for postmasters and mail superintendents
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($114,730).
- Los Angeles, CA$114,730
- Tampa, FL$114,080
- Phoenix, AZ$113,880
- San Diego, CA$113,230
- Milwaukee, WI$108,280
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Postmasters and Mail Superintendents salary in Richmond: questions
How much do postmasters and mail superintendents make an hour in Richmond?
$48.83 an hour on average, and $46.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level postmasters and mail superintendents salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $88,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the postmasters and mail superintendents take-home pay in Richmond?
About $75,252 a year ($6,271 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,560.
Do postmasters and mail superintendents earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($97,360).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9131; area Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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